Johnson City to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

568.8 miles 915.4 km · straight line
682.6 miles estimated 1098.5 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Johnson City from Little Rock?

The distance from Johnson City to Little Rock is 568.8 miles (915.4 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located W of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.6 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Johnson City in Tennessee and Little Rock in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Johnson City and Little Rock. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Johnson City to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 51min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Johnson City & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients